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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (30 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Drivers detected breaking the speed limit already face a combined sanction of a €160 fixed charge and 3 penalty points. My Department will be reviewing the feasibility of a graduated penalty points system, in line with commitments set out in the Programme for Government. My officials will be working with our research partners in the Road Safety Authority to examine this proposal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (30 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Irish Coast Guard As an island nation Ireland has an international obligation to provide a search and rescue (SAR) response in support of those in difficulty around our coast and in coastal waters. The Department of Transport through the Irish Coast Guard is responsible for provision and management of the service. Coast Guard Units are tasked to respond to incidents through the Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Harbours and Piers (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 358 together. In line with National Ports Policy (2013) and with legislative provisions, as set out in the Harbours Act 2015, control of the five designated Ports of Regional Significance, including Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, was transferred to more appropriate local authority led governance structures. On the date of transfer, 3...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Correspondence (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: The correspondence which was referred to in PQ No. 327 of 1 April 2025 was also sent directly to my Department by e-mail, as detailed in the response to that question. My Department's response to that e-mail was sent on 3 April 2025 and copied to the Deputy. The further correspondence referred to in this question was also sent directly to my Department on 3 April. This has since been...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Parking Provision (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: In 2023, the value of a fixed charge notice (FCN) for misusing a disabled parking permit was increased to €200, increasing to €300 if not paid within 28 days. Similarly, an FCN of €150 may be issued for parking illegally in a public disabled parking bay, increasing to €225 if not paid within 28 days. In addition, since March this year, it is an offence to make a...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362 and 365 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, This includes all application and scheduling matters. As such, the information requested relating to Galway is held by the Authority. I have referred the Deputies' questions to the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level or in individual cases. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the locations and operation of driver testing centres. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369 and 376 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including application and scheduling matters. As such, the information requested in relation to driver testing waiting times and pass rates in Kildare is held by the Authority. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by them. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. The Deputy may wish to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Licences (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles and the standards in driving tests to qualify for a licence are set at EU level. As all Member States test drivers to the same standard, there is mutual recognition of driving licences,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law. Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Testing standards are set at EU level. and, accordingly, all EU/EEA licences are recognised here. Ireland may make bilateral licence exchange agreements with non-EU jurisdictions. This is not a straightforward matter. Reaching an...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Tax Yield (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: The table below shows the amount in motor tax revenue collected in Meath, from the 1st of Jan 2020 to the 31st of December 2024. Year Motor Tax Receipts 2020 €41,281,873 2021 €40,083,870 2022 €40,072,341 2023 €40,663,068 2024 ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested in relation to the driver testing service in Meath is held by the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Licences (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: Driving Disqualification court order information is sent electronically from the Courts Service to the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS), operated by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). This information is then endorsed on driver records on the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). If a court order cannot be matched automatically against an Irish driver...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399, 400 and 401 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including application and scheduling matters. As such, the information requested in relation to the driver testing waiting times and the theory test waiting times in Cork is held by the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Safety Authority (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: In January 2024 the Department commissioned an independent, external review of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). On 5 November 2024, the Government approved publication of the Review and noted the proposal of the Minister for Transport to reform the RSA. This reform will be carried out on a phased and planned basis. In the short-term, a Departmental Group led by the Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Safety (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: The Government approved the formal drafting of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025 on 15 April. As set out in the Programme for Government, this Bill will provide the necessary legislative basis to facilitate the flow of information so that local authorities, in their role as road authorities, may request, receive and process road collision data from both the Road Safety Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Safety Authority (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: The Government has a dedicated Road Safety Strategy for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is aligned with the EU Vision Zero aspiration for 2050 and includes the interim target of halving fatalities and serious injuries on our roads by 2030. The Strategy is delivered in partnership by key road safety agencies, including my Department, the Department of Justice, the Road Safety Authority and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Mountain Rescue Service (29 Apr 2025)

Seán Canney: The Department of Transport is responsible for administrative arrangements for the “Coastal and Inshore, Mountain and Cave Rescue Grant Current” on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG). This is an annual maintenance grant to support the search and rescue activities of the ten Mountain and Cave Rescue Teams who are constituent members of Mountain Rescue Ireland (MRI). They are...